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And the Mariners boss is set to go down the same route again tomorrow – and he’s hoping his players can cause him some headaches ahead of their return to League Two action this weekend.

“I’ll use the squad, but obviously within the rules as we were last time.

“We will do it right, there’s no doubt about that. I do see it as an opportunity to give some of the other boys some match time, that’s really important to us.

“That’s what it’s about – it’s ‘go on then, put on a performance and give me a slight headache for Saturday’s game at Exeter.’

“From their point of view, training week in and week out and maybe not getting the minutes that they desire, it’s an opportunity to give themselves some much-needed minutes and an opportunity to impress the management team.”